THOUSANDS of homes across Fermanagh endured power cuts over the weekend as Storm Darragh swept through the county. The storm began on Friday with a yellow weather warning for wind and rain, escalating to an amber warning early on Saturday. Winds of nearly 70mph left approximately 9,400 homes in Fermanagh without electricity, joining 95,000 NIE […]
Popular comedian Gallen set to return to the Ardhowen
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as one of the North’s most well-known and popular comedians has confirmed he’s stopping off for another sell-out show. Conal Gallen, who has entertained crowds around the county for over 40 years, is set to bring his renowned ‘Gallens of Laughter’ roadshow to the local venue […]
Syrian refugee welcomes end of Assad rule
A SYRIAN refugee living in Enniskillen has expressed relief and hope after rebel forces drove President Bashar al-Assad out of Syria, ending decades of Assad family rule. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria since 2000 after succeeding his father, was ousted over the weekend as rebel forces reclaimed key cities, ending a civil war that claimed […]
Fermanagh man’s shoe display highlights tragic loss
ON Sunday, approximately 5,000 pairs of shoes were laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast, each pair symbolising a young life lost in the Gaza conflict since October 2023. The event, organised by Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn, was a moving tribute to the innocent victims of the ongoing violence. Reflecting on the […]
Fermanagh Olympic stars honoured for Paris success
FERMANAGH’S recent Olympians were celebrated for their ‘remarkable achievement’ and dedication to sport at a special reception held at the Townhall in Enniskillen. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council hosted the event to honour local athletes Ross Corrigan, Nathan Timoney, Claire Boles, and Ireland’s Chef de Mission, Gavin Noble, for their contributions to the Paris Olympic […]
A third of households struggle in poverty
A THIRD of households in the Fermanagh and Omagh District are living in poverty, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities. The extent of the issue was outlined at the launch of the local council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, unveiled during a special event at the Strule Arts Centre last Thursday. The strategy aims […]
Neil Hannon part of new ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie
ENNISKILLEN star Neil Hannon was involved in the production of some of the music for hit new movie ‘Paddington in Peru’ as he continues to build on his career in writing tracks for films. The former frontman with ‘The Divine Comedy’ was confirmed to have had an active role with the music for the popular […]
Soccer coaches slam youth league over storm decision
LOCAL soccer clubs have slammed the Brendan Keogh Youth League over its ‘staggering’ decision to proceed with scheduled games during Storm Darragh, threatening fines for teams that failed to field players. Despite amber weather warnings advising people to stay home, the underage youth league announced that all fixtures would go ahead unless the council closed […]
Enniskillen sleep out highlights hidden homelessness
IN a poignant display of solidarity, First Housing Enniskillen is set to host a sleep-out in the Diamond this Friday night to raise awareness about homelessness in Fermanagh. Eight staff members and four service users will brave the winter cold as part of The Big Sleep Out, an initiative to spotlight the struggles faced by […]
Poverty hits Fermanagh hard
FERMANAGH is grappling with a severe poverty crisis, with the district recording the highest rate of fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. New research reveals that 20 per-cent of the local population is living in relative poverty – three percent higher than the regional average – and rural areas are the hardest hit. At the launch […]